National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) Content Topic Results

In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, this webinar highlights the work of Rights4Girls. Presenters explore how the intersections of race, gender and violence cause the most marginalized girls to be criminalized for their experiences of sexual violence and sexual exploitation.

For domestic violence and sexual assault victims, the public benefits programs that support basic economic security are of critical importance. This report discusses the findings from a 2017 survey of over 1,100 service providers. It details barriers survivors encounter when trying to access public benefits programs, cross-sector collaboration and systems-level advocacy, and possible legislative changes to these critical programs.

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an approach to research in which researchers and community members share power, resources, and decision-making at every level of the research process. This online toolkit is to supports emerging researchers who would like to learn more about CBPR approaches, particularly in the context of domestic violence.

On this webinar, presenters reflect on their own experiences as seasoned storytellers within the context of their movement work, offering practical tips and strategies for building capacity to bring voice to the unique experiences of adult children exposed to domestic violence.

This guide, designed for adult survivors, explores the power of storytelling and the unique value that stories of adult children exposed to domestic violence can bring to social change movements, offering guidance for 1) assessing readiness, 2) finding your voice, 3) clarifying your message, and 4) attending to your wellness. Considerations for speaking to key audiences are also included.

In NRCDV's November 2017 TA Question of the month, guest writer Jacqueline Miller shares advice and helpful resources for serving formerly incarcerated survivors.

In NRCDV's October 2017 TA Question of the month, Ivonne Ortiz shares ways in which advocates can be messengers of hope.

NRCDV is proud to offer our mini series "Why I'm an Advocate" as part of our 2017 Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities. Weekly podcasts share stories from individuals working against gender-based violence as they share their personal story on why they are advocates.

In this webinar, presenters discuss how free online tools available from NRCDV and NO MORE can support efforts to develop successful events and campaigns.

For #DVAM2017, NRCDV offers this toolkit full of campaign ideas, social media tools, and resources to assist in the planning and implementation of DVAM events and activities.

In NRCDV's September 2017 TA Question of the month, NSVRC language access coordinator Maria Jirau-Torres shares insight on ways that domestic violence programs can better reach out to Latin@ communities.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we refer to the equation “Awareness + Action = Social Change” as a call to communities to be an active part of ending gender-based violence.